$52+ Cheap flights to Michigan

Surrounded by four of the Great Lakes, Michigan’s winters are bitter cold with lots of snow, icy winds, temperatures in the teens and 20s (F), and at least one subzero cold snap. March temperatures rise to the low 40s; June is in the 60s and 70s. July and August are hot and humid with temperatures in the 80s. September is cooler and October temperatures can drop to the 40s.

Peak Season: Summer and fall are the high seasons. Overcrowding in the summer is not uncommon. The shores of Lake Michigan are particularly busy, and Mackinaw Island is very crowded, especially on weekends. June and July have the most family visitors, and the crowds at the shore begin to recede after Labor Day. The foliage season starts around mid-September with the colors reaching their peak by mid-October. This is also a very popular time for outdoor adventurers and anglers. Off Season: Spring is the off season and when most travelers find cheap flights to Michigan to take in the wildflowers blooming, whitewater canoeing at its best, and excellent angling. Winter is quiet except for the downhill and cross-country skiers in the Porcupine Mountains.

Michigan has several airports with scheduled local Michigan flights to destinations within the state. There is bus service in the southern part of the state, but otherwise buses are infrequent. There is train service through Detroit, Dearborn, and Ann Arbor. Overall, driving is the best way to get around the state, including the cities. The good news is that southeast Michigan, including Detroit, still has some of the lowest car rental rates in the region. Michigan has an excellent system of highways and interstates. The Upper Peninsula has only 45 miles of interstate highway and is an enclave of scenic two-lane roads and rural towns. When you are in a rural section, keep an eye out for wildlife crossing the road. If you are visiting in winter, check the road advisories before heading out as roads can be closed by weather conditions. Mackinaw Island, however, does not allow cars. All travel on the island is by horse or bicycle. There is ferry service to Mackinaw Island from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. During the mild seasons, cycling is also a popular way to get around. Traverse City especially has lots of bike paths in and around the city.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Michigan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Michigan.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Michigan. One-way flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically cost $28, while round-trip flights cost around $51.

A round-trip flight to Michigan will typically cost around $165, however they can be found for as little as $56.

For those looking to save time traveling to Michigan, Lansing Capital City offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 46 minutes).

If being close to Henry Ford Museum is important to you, you’ll want to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Yes. Those touching down at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the closest property to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (0.0 mi away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).